BIOMECHANICALLY-DESIGNED PLASTIC HORSE SHOE

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for protecting the equine hoof, promoting comfort and health thereof, and enhancing the biomechanical performance of the animal. More particularly, the present invention is a horseshoe (100) composed of one or more plastic or rubber and other components which can be nailed or glued to the equine hoof. Key to the invention is the use of two different parts, one harder (102), one softer (104) to achieve a new horseshoe (100) with several advantages over the current state of the art.